complete verse (Proverbs 15:32)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 15:32:

  • Kupsabiny: “A person who does not want to be corrected, does not want life for himself,
    and the one who loves/accepts to be advised, gets understanding/wisdom.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Those who have no concern for discipline
    destroy themselves.
    A person who corrects his mistake is wise.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A man despises himself if he does- not -pay-attention to the rebuking of him to straighten his behavior, but if he listens, he can-possess/gain/obtain understanding.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The one who cannot-be-taught, he hardships himself, but one who listens to advice, he becomes-wise/intelligent.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “If people refuse to listen when others try to correct them, they are despising/hurting themselves;
    those who pay attention/heed when others warn them become wiser/acquire good sense.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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